SA · Unincorporated SA Council
Olympic Dam, SA, 5725
Current weather
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56% humidity · 35.5 km/h wind · 16.5° / 10.1° today · 9.8 mm rain
Suburb snapshot
Olympic Dam is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 308 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 15 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 48.7 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 0
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 15
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 77 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 44
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft4
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
- Threatening Behaviour1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionOlympic Dam Highway, Charlton Rd28 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
28 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Olympic Dam Village RefurbishmentLOT 2114 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
July 2025
- Aerodrome alterations and additionsLOT 704 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Installation of new Ausco building to use for toilets, change rooms, lunchrooms and assembly areaLOT 12 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
November 2024
- Mining services depot (Builder's yard) with new truck wash bayLOT 12 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
- Recreation facility in conjunction with an existing workers accommodation facilityLOT 2114 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
March 2024
- Builders yard with container domes and storage facilityLOT 15 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
July 2023
- OfficeLOT 42 BREMER ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
June 2023
- The installation of an open domed storage facility for the long-term storage of a piece of equipment. This is associated with the Olympic Dam mine site.LOT 12 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
March 2022
- Aerodrome ancillary developmment - Induction and testing centre for arriving employees.LOT 704 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
February 2022
- Installation of the below 1 of 12x9m complex conference room 1 of 12x12m container dome 2 of 12x8m container domesLOT 42 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
- Installing a 12x3m crib room for our workers to useLOT 18 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
February 2021
- Gable roofed structure in association with a motor repair stationLOT 43 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
- Internal fitout to existing mess hallLOT 2114 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Manufactured, portable building use as lunch room. Portable building is manufactured offsite at factory. Will be delivered and install onsite when completed.LOT 44 PRINCE ALFRED ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
October 2020
- Establishment of a civil construction depot (Builders Yard) inclusive of administration building and amenities blockLOT 44 PRINCE ALFRED ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
Other· 13 proposals
- AHRENS OLYMPIC DAM PTY LTDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDDesalination PlantsEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDOtherEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- COVE VIEW HOLDINGS PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- MONADELPHOUS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES PTY LIMITEDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNSResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- UGL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PTY LIMITEDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking (2)
- Lavricks Roadhouse and Pizza BarPetrol station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- AHRENS OLYMPIC DAM PTY LTDplanningManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- Aerodrome alterations and additionsplanningLOT 704 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Lodged 28 Jul 2025 · Under Assessment
- Aerodrome ancillary developmment - Induction and testing centre for arriving employees.planningLOT 704 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Lodged 24 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDplanningDesalination PlantsEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDplanningManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDplanningMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDplanningOtherEPA licence
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTDplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- Builders yard with container domes and storage facilityplanningLOT 15 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Lodged 21 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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